MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS, an elegant gentleman who merits his mask but not his white hairs
DEMETRIUS PAPOPOLOUS, a venerable dealer in unique antiques
ZIA PAPOPOLOUS, whose resemblance to her father, Demetrius, is more than physical
RUFUS VAN ALDIN, a hard man, with plenty of hard cash
MAJOR RICHARD KNIGHTON, Van Aldin's secretary—quick, intelligent, and resourceful
RUTH KETTERING, another daughter who resembles her father, Rufus Van Aldin
DEREK KETTERING, Ruth's husband, the future Lord Leconbury
MIRELLE, an exotic dancer who was not made to be poor
KATHERINE GREY, a grey-eyed saint with a sense of humor—and a brand-new fortune
VISCOUNTESS ROSALIE TAMPLIN, who has an eye (blue and charming) for a quick penny